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Sahih Muslim #4639

The Book on Government
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ، عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَبَابَةُ، حَدَّثَنِي وَرْقَاءُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّمَا الإِمَامُ جُنَّةٌ يُقَاتَلُ مِنْ وَرَائِهِ وَيُتَّقَى بِهِ فَإِنْ أَمَرَ بِتَقْوَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ وَعَدَلَ كَانَ لَهُ بِذَلِكَ أَجْرٌ وَإِنْ يَأْمُرْ بِغَيْرِهِ كَانَ عَلَيْهِ مِنْهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
A commander (of the Muslims) is a shield for them. They fight behind him and they are protected by (him from tyrants and aggressors). If he enjoins fear of God, the Exalted and Glorious, and dispenses justice, there will be a (great) reward for him; and if he enjoins otherwise, it redounds on him.
Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the role of an imam as a protector for the community. He emphasizes that a leader should promote righteousness and justice, as their actions have significant consequences. This highlights the importance of ethical leadership and accountability in guiding others.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in various leadership roles today, whether in community organizations or workplaces. Ethical leadership fosters trust and encourages individuals to act with integrity and responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Leadership and Authority because it emphasizes the accountability of leaders in guiding their communities towards righteousness.

Day of JudgmentLeadership and Authority

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This hadith is #4639 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book on Government. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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